Gara Rock Hotel

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£5,995 - £90,000 for a package
Up to 120
35 Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
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Description

Tucked away at the end of rural lanes, you may feel as though you have stepped into another world. Here, couples can celebrate their wedding with the south coast of England as their backdrop. The venue itself is nestled on a hilltop, ensuring that couples and their guests have plenty of views. It is a tranquil setting ideal for magical celebrations. The hotel is licensed for ceremonies in several spots, allowing you to host your entire day in one place. Our Exclusive Use Weddings are truly magical, perfect for larger celebrations with up to a maximum of 120 guests. With exclusive use of the full hotel and all our accommodations, you can relax knowing all your loved ones can spend quality time together in one place. Our exclusive use hire Our exclusive use hire is 2 nights minimum (except permitted low-season midweek dates), giving you the chance to extend your wedding celebrations. As the hotel will be closed to other guests, we require a minimum of 50 guest A Secret Suite Wedding is perfect for those couples who are looking for a smaller, more intimate wedding celebration. The secret suite is separate from the hotel, with a beautiful glazed wall overlooking the sea. The ceremony and drinks reception can be held in the suite giving you complete privacy. The wedding breakfast would be held on the private dining table just off the lounge in the main hotel. Our Secret Suite Weddings are suitable for a maximum of 24 guests, including the wedding couple. We offer either exclusive use or secret suite weddings at Gara Rock. We cannot cater for weddings over 24 guests while still open to other hotel guests as our larger weddings are held in the restaurant and lounge area. Capacity: Restaurant - 120 guests Secret Suite - 24 guests These numbers include the wedding couple.Why not bring your fury best friend along with you! We are extremely dog friendly and love welcoming the whole family to Gara.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Simone - Wedding & Event Manager
We're thrilled you're interested in our venue and I would be delighted to be of assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me for further details.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2016
No. of Weddings Hosted
Between 10 and 30
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
1

Overview of Gara Rock Hotel

Venue Type
Hotel
Dining Capacity
120
Reception Capacity
120
No. of Bedrooms
35
Sleeps No. of People
120
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Usual Access Time
03:00 PM
Usual Finish Time
12:00 AM
Late Night Extension
Yes

Ceremony & Reception

Wedding Licence
Outdoor Ceremony Available
Confetti Permitted

Venue

Spa On-Site
Exclusive Use
Water View
On-Site Parking
In-House Wedding Coordinator
Marquee Permitted
Pet Friendly
Outdoor Reception Space

Food and Drink

Alcohol Licence
In-House Wine List
Western / European
Bar
In-house Catering

Pricing for Gara Rock Hotel

Packages
(price per head)

Prices Start At
£190
Maximum Price
£210
Minimum Number of Guests
2
Drinks reception two glasses of fizz Canapés reception four per person Three course wedding breakfast Half bottle of house wine per person Champagne toast Tea/coffee Evening supper snack - Only applies to exclusive use Filtered still and sparking water throughout the day
What is included in this pricing:
Canapés included
Furniture included
Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)
Wine / soft drinks allowance per guest
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)

Packages
(total price)

Prices Start At
£5,995
Maximum Price
£90,000
Number of Guests Included
120
Exclusive use hire which includes accommodation for up to 120 guests and catering. Secret Suite wedding package which includes accommodation for the couple, 4 guests and catering, additional accommodation can be added
What is included in this pricing:
Exclusive use
Canapés included
Furniture included
Guest accommodation included
Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)
Wine / soft drinks allowance per guest
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Couple accommodation included

Reviews for Gara Rock Hotel
(9)

Megan and Jack
Happy couple married in April
April 2024
Memorable and fantastic experience

Aside from how beautiful our big day was, the prevailing comment from all our guests was how amazing and attentive the staff were - nothing was too much trouble. The 'exclusive use' of the hotel makes you feel like you're tucked away in your own private beach house with all your close friends and family - a truly memorable and fantastic experience. Our big day ran seamlessly, even better than we had imagined with delicious food and drink and an amazing party to finish off the day.

Lydia & Henry
Happy couple married in December
April 2024
Nothing short of spectacular

Our wedding weekend at Gara Rock was nothing short of spectacular. The venue, for one, is stunning. If you’re looking for somewhere special with an amazing team behind it - this is it. We were blessed with incredible sunrises and sunsets, as well as calm frosty seas for refreshing swims. All of our guests (and ourselves) were blown away by the high level of detail in each and every room. You really can’t beat accommodation like this (especially with the spa facilities too)

Lacey & Thomas
Happy couple married in May
April 2024
We could have not chosen a better venue

We could not have chosen a better venue to hold our wedding. Firstly, the venue, Gara Rock is absolutely beautiful and if you want the wow factor it definitely has that, from the lounge, restaurant, terrace, spa to guest rooms the whole place is tastefully decorated and even better, exclusively for you! Secondly, the food and drink at Gara Rock is amazing!! They were able to create everything we wanted and bring it to reality… the chefs and bar staff here are genuinely incredible and it is defin

Laura & Dom
Happy couple married in October
April 2024
The best time

Thank you for being totally fantastic and making our wedding weekend the most memorable time ever. You all went above and beyond - from cocktail masterclasses with Marius to fashioning a mini dancefloor for those who wanted to keep going all night! Our guests had the best time and couldn't say enough nice things about you all and the service they received.

Alex and Rachael
Happy couple married in October
April 2024
Our special day was truly perfect

A huge thank you to everyone at Gara Rock for making our special day truly perfect. Naomi and her amazing team worked tirelessly in the run up to the wedding and throughout the day to make sure Rachael and I could relax and enjoy the gorgeous surroundings with our guests. Nothing was too much trouble and everyone had a fantastic weekend that will be remembered for a lifetime.

Lucy & David
Happy couple married in September
April 2024
The most perfect day

“I just wanted to say a huge thank you for what was the most perfect day for David and I. It was truly magical. The Secret Suite is to die for, probably helped somewhat by the sublime weather we had that day. The photographer Katherine from Nova Photography was amazing and has captured the day beautifully. Caroline's bouquet was stunning and everyone at Gara Rock was just lovely. We had the best day EVER!”

Laura & Phil
Happy couple married in August
April 2024
An amazing time!

Thank you so much! We had an amazing time and we are both grateful for your hard work, particularly helping with the setup of the room - it looked amazing - and making the wedding day run so smoothly. Everyone had such a fantastic stay thanks to the Gara team. Phil and I can't wait to come back next year!

Alix and Richard
Happy couple married in November
April 2024
Lovely time at Gara Rock

Dear Simone, We loved our time at Gara Rock, and are really grateful for all your help in the planning of the big day and making sure that everything went smoothly during our stay. We really appreciated everything you did, from moving the flowers up to the restaurant to removing a sword from Sebastian during the ceremony! We look forward to returning to Gara Rock one day to celebrate an anniversary. All the best, Alix and Richard Greenwood-Bell

Sophie & Henry
Happy couple married in April
April 2024
It was an absolute dream of a day

Thank you for your lovely email 🙂 It was an absolute dream of a day, we couldn't have wished for a more magical place to get married! We also owe you a really big Thank You for everything!!! We've received the first sneak peak of the shots from Tom which look pretty amazing - attaching some pics in the email. Thank you again to you, and the whole team at Gara, we really appreciate your making the day and our stay so special! Sophie + Henry x

Location & Contact Details for Gara Rock Hotel

Wedding Venue Address
East Portlemouth Salcombe Devon, Salcombe, Devon, TQ8 8FA, England, United Kingdom
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Describe the best wedding that happened at Gara Rock Hotel?

All of our weddings are the very best.

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Speak to suppliers in advance before booking your wedding date, to ensure you don't miss out.

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

Customised gold lindor bunnies as favours at easter time.

Describe Gara Rock Hotel in 5 adjectives

Unique, luxurious, stylish, cosy, beautiful

Where’s the best photo spot at Gara Rock Hotel?

My personal favourite is the main bedroom in the penthouse, the view is incredible

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Gara Rock Hotel?

We have had several well known celebrities stay at Gara

What’s your favourite canapé?

Salcombe crab, leek & Godminster cheddar tart, chilli marmalade

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Calamari or buttermilk chicken

What is Gara Rock Hotel most unique feature?

The views

What part of your business are you most proud of?

The team
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Bridebook Benefits

Bridebook GiftComplimentary food tasting and stay for the couple at Gara Rock
Bridebook Special OfferComplimentary food tasting and stay for the couple at Gara Rock